Alan Winde, Minister of
Economic Opportunities, congratulated the CTICC as well as Wesgro’s Cape Town
and Western Cape Convention Bureau and the Ophthalmology Society of South
Africa (OSSA)for securing the bid.

“Throughout the year we
actively pursue major international conferences. Annually, Wesgro secures
conference bids worth more than R300 million. This conference will earn over
R200 million for the economy and attract 15 000 delegates. We know that
business tourists usually return to the destination with their families and
this event will have a significant impact on jobs and growth in our tourism
sector.

“The
expansion of the CTICC is set to double the centre’s existing exhibition
capacity. We will see an increase in the number and size of conferences,
resulting in more business travellers to our region.

Minister
Winde said Project Khulisa had identified the tourism sector as a major focus
area for the province for the next five years.

“Tourism
is our fastest growing sector, employing over 204 000 people in formal
jobs and generating R17 billion for our local economy. Over the next five
years, under a high growth scenario, this sector has the potential to add a
further 100 000 formal jobs. To reach these targets we have to stay
competitive so we can continue to increase tourist numbers.”

For media queries, kindly contact:

Bronwynne Jooste

Spokesperson: Alan Winde, Minister of
Economic Opportunities, Western Cape Government

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